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About the Role As our Tech Lead , you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing a high-throughput, low-latency, and fault-tolerant sportsbook platform . You’ll work directly with developers, architects, and stakeholders to build real-time systems that scale globally. This is a hands-on role , so expect to write code , review pull requests , and lead by example . You’ll play a crucial role in architecture, strategy, mentorship, and ensuring that everything we build is robust, fast, and secure. Key Responsibilities Lead by example : Write, review, and optimize production-grade code Architect & build : Design highly scalable, real-time betting systems (targeting 2–4 million transactions/day) Performance optimization : Tune APIs, databases, queues, and system processes for ultra-low latency Technical direction : Drive architecture decisions, coding standards, and team best practices Team mentorship : Support, monitor, and guide a team of engineers Client interaction : Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions DevOps & CI/CD : Implement robust pipelines and production deployment strategies Monitoring & alerting : Set up proactive observability and incident management practices Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of full-stack/back-end software engineering experience Strong hands-on experience with scalable backend development using Node.js, Java, or .NET Solid understanding of distributed systems , microservices, and event-driven architecture Experience working on high-performance systems with millions of daily transactions Deep knowledge of SQL & NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB) Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and real-time streaming Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes , and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Strong grasp of unit testing , code coverage, and CI/CD practices Ability to document technical processes, systems, and architecture clearly Excellent communication and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with sports betting or high-frequency trading platforms Familiarity with odds engines, betting markets, and risk management tools Knowledge of security protocols, anti-fraud techniques, and regulatory compliance Experience with monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) What You’ll Gain Lead a critical, high-visibility project at the intersection of sports and technology Work in a high-performance engineering environment Collaborate with a forward-thinking, fast-paced team Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses Flexible working environment and long-term growth opportunities Show more Show less
